Series strengths are again in evidence in this off-beat drama. Lt. Hayes returns unexpectedly from service to confront his wife Ellen over their son. Seems he left her soon after she became pregnant, but now demands aggressively to see their son despite his absence of five or so years. She refuses and contacts the NY police to restrain the brash army officer. Thus, questions of what their respective legal rights are under these conditions are raised. That's especially the case when Ellen has again married without divorcing Hayes, this time to a middle-age man who adores the boy. So how will the legal and emotional entanglements work out. Perhaps Hayes as the natural father is legally entitled to share the boy, but is he morally entitled after deserting the mother and son for five years. That would appear to be the crux.
Fine performance from actress Leversee as Ellen, while actor Leo Penn (Sean Penn's dad) makes a believably presumptuous dad. The premise relating to child custody and bigamy were unusual for a period when male violence dominated cop shows. Nonetheless, the story-line is a suspenseful and emotionally involving one. So catch up if you haven't already.
Fine performance from actress Leversee as Ellen, while actor Leo Penn (Sean Penn's dad) makes a believably presumptuous dad. The premise relating to child custody and bigamy were unusual for a period when male violence dominated cop shows. Nonetheless, the story-line is a suspenseful and emotionally involving one. So catch up if you haven't already.